Martoo Planning statement · 132006.1395.04

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       b) does not present an appearance of excessive bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other
       areas in the vicinity of the site;
       c) maximises the retention of existing vegetation and allows for soft landscaping between
       buildings;
       d) allows for adequate area at ground level for outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes
       drying and other site facilities; and
       e) facilitates onsite stormwater management and vehicular access.

The overall design of the development is consistent with the desired built form for the area with small
buildings scattered across the site. The approval also provides for dedication of land at the rear of the
site which is to the community’s benefit.

With regard to infrastructure charges it is noted that as part of Appeal 96/2012 in relation to the
extension of the relevant period, that infrastructure contributions for the ‘missing’ networks of
stormwater were imposed.

The Sustainable Planning Act details that the community’s awareness of the proposal is to be
considered in determining a request to extend the relevant period. The subject site was advertised for
sale in May 2015 with real estate sign boards clearly detailing the existing approval relevant for the
site. The approval over the site was also detailed in the media advertising campaign associated with
the site including advertisements in the local newspaper the Noosa News. A copy of the advertisement
and media package is included as Attachment A.
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The current owner purchased the site on 27 June 2015 after which the real estate sign board was
removed. The provision of this sign board on the site, as well as the existing access driveway to the
site from the RACV lot highlighted to the community that a development was approved for the subject
site.

It is noted that the subject site is currently owner by the RACV Noosa Resort which directly adjoins the
site to the north.

The current proposal is generally consistent with the current planning scheme requirements and
policies and the current conditions protect the environmental considerations of the site. The general
community would be aware that the site has a development approval due to the advertising of the sale
of the site. The proposed extension is considered to meet the criteria of the Act and the applicant
therefore requests an extension of the currency period for a further two years.

This development application has been prepared in accordance with the Sustainable Planning Act
2009 and is being submitted electronically with the following attached:
       1.         The completed Council form.
Council’s application fee of $2361.00 will be paid electronically by the applicant.

Please contact me if you require any further information and/or clarification.


Yours sincerely,




Nadine Gorton
Senior Planner
martoo consulting pty. ltd.